NEW JERSEY ASHRAE THERMOGRAM

MARCH 2025

The theme for the 2024-25 ASHRAE Society Year is “Empowering Our Workforce: Building a Sustainable Future.” 

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This Month's Meeting

This Month's Topic: Airflow Measurement for High Performance Buildings

When

MIKE post

Presenter's Bio:

Mike Post has over 15 years’ experience in the HVAC Industry with direct involvement in the application, sale, and installation of a variety of products including HVLS Fans, Chiller Controls, refrigeration compressors, ECM Fan Arrays, AHU’s and ERV’s, and more.  As Division Manager-East for ESC/Ebtron, Mike is responsible for facilitating continued sales growth through Ebtron’s experienced network of Manufacturers’ Representatives by providing Air Flow Measurement application and product training to a variety of customers including Consulting Engineers, Facility Managers, ATC Contractors, and Building Owners. ESC’s primary focus is to educate the HVAC market on how flow instrumentation improves building control and aids in meeting green building programs like LEED while ensuring compliance with building codes and ASHRAE standards.

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Calendar of Events

Chapter Dinner Meeting - Tuesday March 11, 2025 - Airflow Measurement for High Performance Buildings

Chapter Dinner Meeting - Tuesday April 8, 2025 - Sustainability: Redefining Success in a Changing World

Chapter Dinner Meeting - Tuesday May 13, 2025 - Humidification 101 and Controls Problems

ASHRAE Golf Outing - May 2025 - Fox Hollow Golf Club

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President's Report

ADAM R. CARAVAGLIA, P.E.

ASHRAE New Jersey Chapter President 2024-2025

Welcome NJ ASHRAE members to March. Though the cold grip of winter continues to chill us, this month brings us the beginning of spring and with that we begin to defrost and start planning for the impeding cooling season to come.  Last month’s meeting was very well attended for the Controls and A2L Refrigerants presentation presented by Trane. I was glad to see so many people come out and attend the meeting.  I am hopeful that we can keep this trend of high meeting attendance up as we start to head into the spring.

This month’s dinner meeting will be held on Tuesday March 11, 2025 at the Delta Hotel located at 515 US-1 South, Iselin, NJ. Cocktail & networking hour starts at 5:00 PM followed by our dinner meeting and technical presentation starting at 6:00 PM. This month’s topic is on Airflow Measurement for High Performance Buildings Controls presented by Mike Post from ESC/Ebtron.  At this month’s meeting we welcome some of our student members, including some who our chapter helped sponsor their trip to the ASHRAE Winter Conference in Orlando, Florida last month. We look forward to hearing about their experiences at the conference and learning about some of the exciting projects that they are working on in college. One of my chapter goals for this year is to increase meeting attendance so I hope to see as many of you at this month’s meeting as possible for a great topic! If you plan on attending, please make sure RSVP early as possible on our chapter’s website so that we can coordinate space and dinners. I Hope to see you there!

AS a reminder to those who RSVP’d, our DEI committee will be having their first event this coming Thursday, March 6^th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Canvas & Grapes Experience, LLC located at 2595 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ. Come join us for the Women in Engineering Networking wine and paint night. There is no event cost for NJ ASHRAE members, and a non-members fee of only $20 per person. Make sure to get there by 5:30 PM for Hor d’oeuvres and refreshments! If you have any questions about this event, please contact Clara Merino at [email protected].

Thanks again to all our committed volunteers, committees, members and guests. I hope to get membership way up this year so please spread the word to friends and colleagues to considering becoming members if they are not already. I hope all of you stay warm out there. Soon spring and then summer will be upon us and we will need to turn on our air-conditioners and cooling systems.  

Thanks,

Adam Caravaglia, P.E.

President, NJ Chapter

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Last Month's Meeting

Our presenters cover the topic of manufacturer controls and safeties when using A2L refrigerants and ways to stay compliant with ASHRAE Standards 15 and 34 

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Committee Updates

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Variable Refrigerant Flow Final Rule and SNAP Notice 39 Signed

On December 6, 2024, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a refrigerant flow rule entitled, “Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Restrictions on the Use of HFCs under the AIM Act in Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioning Subsector.” The rule provides for Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) equipment using a refrigerant with a global warming potential above 700 to be installed until January 1, 2027, or January 1, 2028, depending on the date of the approved building permit. The rule was published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2024, and it takes effect on January 13. To final rule is available to view here.

U.S. Department of Energy Postpones HVAC Efficiency Standards

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced on February 14 that DOE will postpone the implementation of seven future energy efficiency standards. This includes:

 Central Air Conditioners

• Clothes Washers and Dryers
• General Service Lamps
• Walk-In Coolers and Freezers
• Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters
• Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
• Air Compressors

Additionally, the DOE is creating a new energy efficiency category for natural gas tankless water heaters

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Upcoming DEI Event

March 6^th, 2025  |  6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Canvas & Grapes Experience LLC

2595 Woodbridge Avenue

Edison, NJ, 08817

Women in Engineering Networking Event

Your Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion group of ASHRAE New Jersey Chapter invites you to join us for a wine and paint night at The Canvas & Grapes Experience.

International Women’s Day is March 8^th, 2025, and we’d love to take this time and have an event for women engineers to get together. This event is open to everybody and is limited to the first 20 people to sign up.

Please RSVP by Monday, March 3^rd, 2025, registration will start in February.  Hors d'oeuvres and drink tickets will be provided.  Come join us for a fun night!  This is a great opportunity to socialize and network with your fellow ASHRAE Members.

DATE: Thursday, March 6^th, 2025  

LOCATION: 2595 Woodbridge Avenue Edison, NJ, 08817

COST: FREE for ASHRAE members, $20 for non-members

TIME:   6:00PM – 8:00PM

Hor d’oeuvres and drinks will be served at 5:30, painting begins promptly at 6:00pm.

Please pre-pay and register through the website registration link. If you have any questions or food concerns, please contact: Clara Merino at [email protected]

Tickets

$0 Member Registration

$20 Non-Member Registration

Register here!

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Chapter Officers

Chapter Officers

board of governors

committee chairpersons

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YEA Spotlight

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Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on the following and for the academic year following the application deadline beginning with the fall semester.  Re-applications will be accepted from former scholarship applicants and recipients provided they meet current scholarship criteria. Students may only receive one Society scholarship in any given year. Scholarship amounts awarded shall not exceed the direct annual cost of attending the educational institution (i.e. tuition, books, supplies, room and board, etc.) through graduation.

1. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30% evidenced by an official transcript of grades or written statement from a school administrator.
2. Three letters of recommendation, including one from an instructor or faculty advisor, a current or past employer, and another character reference.  In the case of schools with an ASHRAE student branch, a letter from the faculty advisor of that branch may be one of the three letters of recommendation. 
   Visit https://www.ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/student-branches  for a list of ASHRAE student branches.
3. Potential service to the HVAC and/or refrigeration profession.
4. Financial need
5. Excellence, Character, Leadership (Fully describe academic achievement and other leadership roles)
6. Service to community & others (Detail participation in the arts/music, athletics, volunteerism, environmental/humanitarian groups, or other service organizations)

Presidents Scholarship (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

University-Specific Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

ASHRAE Society Chapter Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

Regional Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

Engineering Technology Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)

High School Senior Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: May 1st)

Freshman Engineering Scholarship (Annual Application Deadline: May 1st)

To learn more or apply, visit: www.ashrae.org/scholarships

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Resource Goals

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Job Postings

Looking for Employment?

Visit the NJ ASHRAE website for up to date job listings within our community here.

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PAOE Points

Presidential Award of Excellence Points
Committee	Par Points	Minimum Points	Total Points
Chapter Operations	1500	600	320
Chapter Technology Transfer	1500	550	1300
Communications	700	300	830
Government Affairs	1250	500	0
Historical	500	100	115
Membership Promotion	1600	1000	850
Research Promotion	1050	800	295
Student Activities	800	500	180
Young Engineers in ASHRAE	900	300	1050

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